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Shrimp
Also known as: prawns, camarones, gamberi
Sweet, versatile shellfish that cooks quickly. Sizes range from tiny to colossal. Can be grilled, sautéed, boiled, or fried.
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Origin
Worldwide
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Storage
Refrigerate and use within 1-2 days; freeze for longer
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Shelf Life
1-2 days fresh, 3-6 months frozen
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Devein for better presentation and texture
- ✓Don't overcook - they turn rubbery
- ✓Save shells for stock
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
99 per 3.5oz
Protein
24g
Fat
0.3g
📖 Recipes with Shrimp
Calulu de Camarão
Angola
1 hour 10 minutes
Caruru de Camarão
Angola
1 hour
Moamba de Cacusso com Camarão
Angola
1 hour 15 minutes
Moamba de Gamba
Angola
1 hour
Mufete de Camarão com Pirão de Milho
Angola
45 minutes
Sacala de Camarão
Angola
50 minutes
Soba de Camarão
Angola
50 minutes
Amiwo with Peanut Sauce
Benin
1 hour
Dakouin
Benin
1 hour 20 minutes
Banane Malaxé
Cameroon
55 minutes
Alexandrian Koshary
Egypt
1 hour 10 minutes
Bambucha
Equatorial Guinea
1 hour 55 minutes
🔄 Substitutes
- Langoustines
- Crayfish
- Scallops
🍽️ Pairs Well With
GarlicButterLemonChiliPasta